Here in Ohio, there is no shortage of independent book stores and charming small town book shops. Browse Awhile Books in Tipp City, Ohio is a charming book store that specializes in rare finds—and local haunts. With an interesting history that dates back to the 1800s, it’s a book lover’s (and ghost hunter’s) dream come to true to explore this hidden gem. It’s the perfect place to take your time, and well, browse awhile.
Welcome to Browse Awhile Books, a two-story shop in downtown Tipp City that features 4,000 square feet of book shelves and more than 200,000 titles in-store and online—and a few ghosts.
Browse Awhile Books/Facebook You’’ll find this charming shop along E Main Street in Tipp City.
Here, you’ll find a wide variety of books and even special collections. If you’re looking for a specific title, author or genre of book, you’re in the perfect place.
Browse Awhile Books/Facebook You can visit Browse Awhile Books on Tuesday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Note: The book shop is closed on Sundays and Mondays.)
Browse Awhile Books specializes in used, rare and out of print books. If you’re on the hunt for a rare vintage find, this is the place to look.
Browse Awhile Books/Facebook You can always call (937) 667-7200 ahead of time or browse by category on the Browse Awhile Books website.
Because the building dates back to 1872, paranormal activity at this historic bookshop isn’t exactly out of the ordinary. Throughout the years, the building housed a grocery store, bakery and several other businesses.
Haunted Browse Awhile Books/Facebook According to the Haunted Browse Awhile Books Facebook page, paranormal investigations over the years have confirmed 19 spirits and 4 books with attachments.
Tipp City Paranormal continues to host investigations on select dates, collecting photographic evidence of the shop’s ghosts—such as this inverted (and chilling) photo of possible footsteps.
Haunted Browse Awhile Books/Facebook Fun fact: Browse Awhile Books has even been featured on two television shows, Haunted Collector and My Ghost Story.
Not up for an organized ghost hunt? That’s OK. If you’re just a bookworm in search of a good story or two, chances are, you won’t encounter ghosts at the shop in the daylight.
Browse Awhile Books/Facebook But if you’d rather be safe than sorry, you can always have your books shipped directly to your home!
Have you ever shopped at Browse Awhile Books? If so, what did you find? Did you have any spooky encounters? Share your experiences with us!
Browse Awhile Books/Facebook
You’’ll find this charming shop along E Main Street in Tipp City.
You can visit Browse Awhile Books on Tuesday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Note: The book shop is closed on Sundays and Mondays.)
You can always call (937) 667-7200 ahead of time or browse by category on the Browse Awhile Books website.
Haunted Browse Awhile Books/Facebook
According to the Haunted Browse Awhile Books Facebook page, paranormal investigations over the years have confirmed 19 spirits and 4 books with attachments.
Fun fact: Browse Awhile Books has even been featured on two television shows, Haunted Collector and My Ghost Story.
But if you’d rather be safe than sorry, you can always have your books shipped directly to your home!
For more great books shops in Ohio, check out our previous article: 11 Comfy And Cozy Ohio Book Shops To Get Lost In On A Snowy Day.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
Address: 118 E Main St, Tipp City, OH 45371, USA
